The Torture Never Stops
W.A.S.P. · Winged Assassins [1982]
Bang, bang, banging in your head
You're banging on the walls
Hang, hang, hanging up youself
You're hanging by your balls
And you, you die but no-one hears or cares
And hope's the rope that keeps you tied in knots
The torture never stops
The torture never stops
Suck, suck, sucking at your life
Your master sucks the juice
Shoot, shoot, shooting at you
And the hangman's noose is loose
And you, you cry but no-one hears or cares
And hope's the rope that keeps you tied in knots
The torture never stops
The torture never stops
Your masters beat you bloody
Still you're running back for more
And every day, you lay down and play the whore
The torture never stops
The torture never stops
You're banging on the walls
Hang, hang, hanging up youself
You're hanging by your balls
And you, you die but no-one hears or cares
And hope's the rope that keeps you tied in knots
The torture never stops
The torture never stops
Suck, suck, sucking at your life
Your master sucks the juice
Shoot, shoot, shooting at you
And the hangman's noose is loose
And you, you cry but no-one hears or cares
And hope's the rope that keeps you tied in knots
The torture never stops
The torture never stops
Your masters beat you bloody
Still you're running back for more
And every day, you lay down and play the whore
The torture never stops
The torture never stops
The Torture Never Stops
Released in 1982 on the album Winged Assassins, this track stands as a defining moment in the career of W.A.S.P., blending heavy metal aggression with theatrical horror themes. The song exemplifies the band's signature style, combining blistering guitar work and vocal intensity with lyrics drawn from their signature horror movie aesthetic. As a staple of their early discography, it helped establish the group's reputation for high-energy performances and dark, cinematic storytelling that would characterize their work throughout the 1980s and beyond.